PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Pediatric Cardio

PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Pediatric Cardio

Posting ID 163642

Department Central Iowa/Off-Campus Hospital Departments

Jobcode Sonographer

Working Title PRN/Hourly Sonographer - UI Health Care Urbandale Pediatric Cardio

Details The University of Iowa Community Clinics in our Urbandale Pediatric Cardiology Clinic is seeking a patient centeredPRN/Hourly Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures and assist in invasive procedures.

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasonography procedures including imaging and Doppler.
• Consult with the interpreting physician regarding the ultrasound exam findings.
• Document exam information as required by departmental standards.
• Evaluate images of ultrasound exams and determine if the exam is of diagnostic quality.
• Assist with and provide ultrasound guidance for intraoperative and invasive procedures.
• Provide information and instructions to patient, patient’s family or others, regarding the nature of requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Instruct and evaluate sonography students on the operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Instruct medical residents on operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain quality control with the ultrasound section in accordance with accepted departmental standards.
• Determine equipment malfunctions and contact repair service.
• Perform equipment calibration and sterilization as prescribed by standard accepted methods of operation.
• Maintain certification as specified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States — is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center & a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care & excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Pay Grade: 38

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Regular salaried position located in Urbandale, Iowa

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation,sick leave,health, dental, life and disability insurance options,and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Percent of Time:Hourly

Percent of Time: PRN (20-24 hours per month, with opportunity for more hours in the summer) Variable hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday – Friday, with Fridays required. No weekends, no holidays and no on-call time.

Location: Urbandale, IA

Qualifications - External

Education Required:

• CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology, or Completion of a two-year or more accredited health science program (i.e. Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, Nursing, etc.) plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography, or Completion of a bachelor’s degree plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography

Experience Required:

• Requires registration by the American Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in at least one specialty area (i.e. Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)). Not a requirement during application. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Feet Safety Standards is required.

Highly Desired Qualification:

• Certification/membership in appropriate professional specialty.
• Experience in preforming pediatric echocardiograms
• Experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in Echo

• Previous experience with EPIC.
• Prior work experience in Pediatrics.